Canadian Scientist Wins Nobel Prize in Physics

A scientist born in Amherst, N.S., is sharing the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in developing the sensor that is widely used in digital cameras.

Willard S. Boyle will share the award with George E. Smith and Charles Kao for their "groundbreaking achievements" in physics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday. read more at CBC

January 4 - Sir Isaac Newton's Birthday

Sir Isaac Newton FRS (4 January 1643 – 31 March 1727 ) was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian who is perceived and considered by a substantial number of scholars and the general public as one of the most influential scientists in history.

His 1687 publication of the Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (usually called the Principia) is considered to be among the most influential books in the history of science, laying the groundwork for most of classical mechanics. In this work, Newton described universal gravitation and the three laws of motion which dominated the scientific view of the physical universe for the next three centuries.

Newton showed that the motions of objects on Earth and of celestial bodies are governed by the same set of natural laws by demonstrating the consistency between Kepler's laws of planetary motion and his theory of gravitation, thus removing the last doubts about heliocentrism and advancing the scientific revolution.

Science, poetry and prejudice

By Kunwar Idris
Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 (courtesy dawn.com)

Abdus Salam’s 15th death anniversary went unnoticed recently. The 25th death anniversary of Waheed Murad that fell on the same day was celebrated with fanfare. They say nations which do not honour their great men cease to produce them.

Pakistan, for sure, has produced no scientist of Salam’s stature nor perhaps an actor of Waheed’s popularity. Whether it is serious research or playful acting, the national scene remains barren...

Science Fair Pictures!

The 1st Abdus Salam Science Fair Pictures have now been added to our website, please visit the Gallery page to view the pictures...

If you want to remove any of the pictures or have a picture that we can show please email us at sciencefair@iaams.ca

Abdus Salam Science Fair Held...

By the grace of Allah the first Abdus Salam Science Fair was held on Sunday Nov 08, 2009 at the Baitul Islam Mosque. The Science Fair generated a lot of interest in the students and we received more than 100 registrations!

We would like to thank all the participants, visitors, judges and volunteers for supporting the event and we look forward to seeing you all next year...

New Book on Dr. Abdus Salam

'More than a biography of a great scientist, this book provides a wider political and historical commentary. And while some of the details of Salam's physics may be incomprehensible to those without a background in the subject, the politics of the indian subcontinent, and the status of science in Islam, both past and present, makes this an important and enlightening read.' - New Scientist

'Fascinating and delightful. Although I knew Salam well, I learned much from this account. Salam's truly remarkable multi-faceted character is well mirrored here. The book is beautifully written, and handles many delicate political and personal issues with sensitivity and understanding. Very authoritative and insightful, giving a rounded picture of a very complex man.' - Tom Kibble, Imperial College London

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Verse of the Day

"Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were a closed-up mass, then We opened them out? And We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?."(The Holy Qur'an
Chapter 21 : Verse 31)